The Royal Marching Sound Machine

Royal ISD is proud to celebrate excellence in music education! 🎶

Royal High School Band Director Mr. Gary Miller has been nominated for multiple prestigious honors recognizing his impact as a music educator, including a Music Educator Award associated with the Recording Academy. If selected, Mr. Miller would be invited to the 2027 Grammy Awards to receive this national recognition.

Mr. Miller has also been nominated for Amazing Public School Teacher through iHeartRadio, an honor that includes the opportunity to receive a classroom makeover.

These nominations reflect Mr. Miller’s dedication to students, passion for music education, and lasting impact in Royal ISD. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 💙

Save the date! STEM students will perform Beetlejuice on December 13th directed by Mr. Noel Medina. Pre-sale tickets will be available December 1st!

All-Region 23/27 ATSSB Band Recognition

We are excited to commend our outstanding band students for their exceptional musicianship and for earning places in the ATSSB All-Region 23/27 Band. Their dedication, hard work, and artistry reflect the highest standards of our program.

All-Region Band Members

(Head Drum Major) Rafael — 1st chair Tenor Sax, advanced to Area

(Student Director) Devin — 6th chair Trumpet, advanced to Area

Oliver — 7th chair Trumpet, advanced to Area

(Drum Major) Christian — 1st chair French Horn, advanced to Area

Mason — 5th chair Trombone, advanced to Area

(Drum Major) Justin — 3rd chair Euphonium, advanced to Area

Eduardo — 2nd chair, advanced to Area

Jesus — 8th chair, All-Region Band

Special Recognition

Drum Major: Rafael

Rafael, our Head Drum Major, has earned distinguished recognition beyond the All-Region Band. In addition to securing 1st chair Tenor Saxophone All-Region Band, Rafael achieved 1st Chair Jazz Bass Guitar All Region Jazz Band and 3rd place Jazz Bass Guitar in the State of Texas for the 4A All-State Jazz Band. This is an extraordinary honor, underscoring his exceptional leadership, musicality, and proficiency in jazz performance.

Note: The 4A Jazz All-State selection is highly competitive, with only one bass player allowed to be part of the All-State Jazz Band. Rafael’s achievement is a testament to his talent and to the strength of our program.

Acknowledgments

Congratulations to all students listed for their advancement to Area and All-Region honors.

Thank you to directors, instructors, and families for their continued support and encouragement.

Special appreciation to Rafael for his leadership as Drum Major and for bringing such prestigious recognition to our program.